It is human nature to think wisely and act in an absurd fashion. – Anatole France
The poor have to labour in the face of the majestic equality of the law, which forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread. – Anatole France
Never lend books, for no one ever returns them; the only books I have in my library are books that other folks have lent me. – Anatole France
Until one has loved an animal a part of ones soul remains unawakened. – Anatole France
Whether he likes it or not, a man’s character is stripped at the poker table; if the other players read him better than he does, he has only himself to blame. Unless he is both able and prepared to see himself as others do, flaws and all, he will be a loser in cards, as in life. – Anthony Holden